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The effect of augmented reality on preoperative anxiety in children and adolescents
A randomized controlled trial
Pediatric Anesthesia
Reviewed May 2024 by Dr Jon Stacey
Augmented Outcomes or Virtual Benefits? Prior to a more thorough discussion, and for those with limited time, it must first be noted that the text of the abstract and that of the manuscript’s main...
3-Dimensional Virtual Reality Versus 2-Dimensional Video for Distraction During the Induction of Anesthesia in Children to Reduce Anxiety
A Randomized Controlled Trial
Anesthesia Analgesia
Reviewed January 2026 by Dr Tim Durack
Summary This study did not find 3D virtual reality (VR) to be superior to 2D tablet audiovisual distraction in reducing anxiety during induction for children undergoing emergency or elective...
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